Soondubu Stew

When a health-conscious girl from Moldova makes Korean food in the States, it looks something like this:

A BIG MESS. In other words, a Soondubu Stew.

Soondubu, proper pronunciation not required, means “extra soft tofu”. My variation on the stew does not call for any tofu. Sorry.

Inspired by both a Russian soup Solyanka and a Korean street-food stew, this mishmash is currently my newest obsession. And I promise it will become yours too, if you are also into spicy, umami comfort food. You’re welcome!

This healthy hearty dish is full of vegetables and protein. Which is a good thing, because I like to eat food that fills me up and does not weigh me down. The fiery broth has a kick to it and definitely warms the belly from the inside. In fact, it is so good that I almost wish I could bottle it up and sell it!